Union Lawyer at Sjöbefälsföreningen

About Sjöbefälsföreningen Sjöbefälsföreningen is Sweden's only trade union for maritime officers. Here, technical, nautical, and purser officers are organized within both the private and public sectors. At the office in Skarpnäck, 13 employees work, and the union has a total of approximately 5,000 members. Sjöbefälsföreningen is one of the Sacof unions. In addition to the organization's union mandate, it is a strong voice in issues affecting shipping and the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally. Here, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the operations and contribute to issues that make a real difference for people in working life.

About the role As a union lawyer, you will be part of the negotiation department and work in close cooperation with four ombudsmen. The role is broad and varied, with great individual responsibility and good opportunities to influence working methods and development. You will provide legal support and advice to members and ombudsmen in matters concerning labor law, collective agreements, and related regulations. You will contribute with legal assessments, support in negotiations, and strategic considerations, while being an important part of a close and non-pretentious team. In addition to the union's core operations, they also own a service company and two real estate companies, and here too, you will support legal matters when needed. The work includes, among other things:

• Providing legal advice to members and ombudsmen
• Participating in and driving dispute negotiations
• Representing the union in labor law court processes
• Serving as a close sounding board to the association's CEO
• Planning and conducting training
• Developing and updating information, guidance, and training materials based on changes in legislation and collective agreements
• Handling other ad hoc tasks

Who are you? We are looking for you who is a skilled lawyer with an interest in working life issues and the interplay between law, negotiation, and human relations. You work independently and structured, but also appreciate collaborating with others and contributing to common solutions. You are confident in your professional role, have good judgment, and the ability to create trusting relationships with both members and colleagues and external contacts. We also believe that you are curious, engaged, and see the value of continuing to develop in your profession.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who has:

• A law degree
• Good knowledge of labor law
• Approximately 3-6 years of experience in qualified legal work
• Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience in representing parties in labor law cases
• Knowledge of shipping or related industries
• Experience from labor market parties, member organizations, or non-profit activities
• Experience of working with or in collaboration with authorities
• Experience in corporate law

Personal qualities To thrive with us, we believe that you:

• Are engaged and responsible
• Have a non-pretentious approach
• Are solution-oriented and analytical
• Thrive with both independent work and close collaboration
• Find it easy to build and develop professional relationships

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Here is offered At Sjöbefälsföreningen, you will receive a qualified and socially important assignment in an organization with short decision-making paths and close cooperation between colleagues. Here, knowledge exchange, long-term perspective, and a sustainable work life are valued. Here, you will not only get varied and meaningful work but also good conditions. To promote cooperation and community, we mainly work from the office, where all employees have their own offices. At the same time, there is the possibility of some remote work to create flexibility and a good balance between work and private life. Please note that national and international travel occurs. Good benefits are available!

Other information Employment form: Permanent Start: According to agreement, taking notice periods into account Extent: Full-time, Monday-Friday, office hours (förtroendetid) Location: Stockholm This recruitment process is managed by A-hub, and emails regarding the position go through A-hub. Apply by clicking "Apply" below. Please note that we place great emphasis on your motivation and interest in the position. We do not accept applications via email, but if you have specific questions about the position, the responsible recruiter will answer them.

The recruitment process at A-hub is as follows: Ongoing selection of CVs

Telephone interview with A-hub

Digital interview with A-hub

Interview at the company

Reference check

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